It might weird people out thinking that you can listen in on them but it is a way to offer streaming audio on the cheap. $19.99-29.99 Blink Mini 2 (latest version) plug in smart camera with audio - https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-2-Camera-White/dp/B0BWWZXW...So this is available as either standard or with the weatherproofing.

In addition to grading, you need to consider soil types, impermeable conditions you are creating and the resulting stormwater runoff mitigation.

My favorite credit union is Navy Federal, because they offer a long draw period. 

Purchased for $200,450 with a resale value of $319,000 after $16,000 in renovations, the property offered excellent returns.

The only people I have ever see benefit from doing cost seg were active real estate professionals that could actually offset the additional losses against some sort of income. 

The lot in between would have gotten me enough square footage to utilize the green roof bonus which would have gotten me 3 additional lots on top of the 4 by right the lot allowed.

Yes several investors offer fixed second loan and heloc programs including one 100% online with no appraisal required, disbursement in 5-7 days. 

Can anyone offer some advice on private money lending?

An offer (on a difficult to sell or finance property) might look like:$875k Sales Price with $175k down.

I am hoping some short term rental owners and possibly locally to you will chime in and offer any information for you.